Introducing Referees
Japanese referees who have stood on the world stage
Birthday：17 April 1972
Birthplace：Tokyo Pref.
| Football Referee Career | 1990 | Class 4 Referee's qualification acquired |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Class 3 Referee's qualification acquired | |
| 1992 | Class 2 Referee's qualification acquired | |
| 1999 | Class 1 Referee's qualification acquired | |
| 2004 - | Registered as International Referee / Professional Referee | |
| Awards | 2012 | AFC Referee of the Year (Men) |
| 2013 | J-League Referee of the Year | |
| 2014 | J-League Referee of the Year | |
| Main Matches | ||
| （International） | 2007 | FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007 (FINAL) |
| 2009 | FIFA U20 World Cup Egypt 2009 (MATCH FOR THIRD PLACE) | |
| 2010 | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (FINAL - 4th Official) | |
| 2010 | AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (FINAL) | |
| 2010 | FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010 (FINAL) | |
| 2011 | AFC Asian Cup Qatar | |
| 2012 | Olympic Games（2012/LONDON） | |
| 2013 | FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 | |
| 2014 | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil | |
